SURF CUP 2017 CHAMPIONS

The Best of the Best Champions Were Crowned in this Elite Youth Soccer Competition

The prestigious San Diego Surf Cup has concluded with the crowning of the Olders & Youngers Champions — Known as the youth soccer competition of the Best of the Best — the 2017 Surf Cup Olders’ weekend was an amazing event attended by 400 college coaches scouting players.

The gorgeous soccer fields at the Surf Cup Sports Park in Del Mar and the SoCal Sports Complex in Oceanside were packed for 8 days with soccer loving coaches, players and fans as another year of competitive soccer returned to America’s Finest City. The elite youth soccer competition is held over two weekends; the first weekend is for Olders, the second, for the Youngers.

Congratulations Rebels Soccer Club! Your BU11 boys proved that they are the “BEST OF THE BEST!” Best of luck in your upcoming league season!

Youth Soccer News: The annual San Diego Surf Cup brings elite youth teams from across the country and abroad to gather for amazing soccer action in Ameria’s Finest City.

One of America’s best youth soccer tournaments and internationally respected, Surf Cup is a highly competitive event — and even being accepted to compete is a great compliment — those who earn the title of Champions are recognized for their hard work and elite talents. And, proudly wear their Surf Cup Champions jacket — often saving this for years to come as a cherished memory.

One of the top youth soccer recruiting events, San Diego Surf Cup attracted over 450 college coaches and scouts in 2016 and expects to exceed that number this year.

Surf Cup received more than 1200 applications from youth soccer teams and less than 70% of the teams were accepted.

Surf Cup Photo Studio Bicycle Kick

Surf Cup’s Tournament Director Michelle Romero and her staff work produce the highest quality, professional youth soccer tournament and work endlessly to provide every player with a wonderful and memorable experience. This year, Surf Cup kicked off the immensely popular Photo Studio where all Surf Cup players could show off their passion and be snapped by a pro photographer Carey Schumacher for free. Pictures are available for free download at Surf Cup Sports Facebook.

Fun Facts on this year’s Surf Cup:

Players are participating in a legendary youth soccer tournament. The first Surf Cup was held in 1980.

Tons of famous soccer players played in Surf Cup — For example, Alex Morgan and Landon Donovan both played in Surf Cup as youth soccer players.

Over the years, youth soccer teams from every state in the USA have come to San Diego to compete in Surf Cup.

Venues: All the Boys teams play at the Surf Cup Sports Park in Del Mar Boys and the Girls teams compete at So Cal Sports Complex in Oceanside, California.

San Diego welcomes over 36,000 elite youth soccer players, coaches, college scouts and spectators to the region for this event. A boom for the local economy — Surf Cup Sports brings in millions of dollars to San Diego and this tournament is known as the Best of the Best.

Updated: August 7, 2017 at 11 AM – addition of Twitter video

Editorial Note: This article was origially published listing only the 2017 Surf Cup Olders Champions and Finalists. We have updated this article to reflect all Surf Cup Champions for the ease of our readers.